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You hear a lot about pre- and post-workout nutrition, but what do you do when the hunger pangs strike right in the middle of a hard session? Don't just reach for whatever. Depending on your type of exercise and your fitness goal, different types of supplements can best serve your needs--without sending you to the bathroom minutes later.

RESISTANCE-TRAINING MEAL REPLACEMENTS

If you're lifting weights to get huge, you need high protein and even higher carbs. Go for a serving of Muscletech Mass-Tech mixed in water (45 g protein, 150 g carbs per serving).

If you're lifting to gain lean mass, you need a whey protein isolate with about twice as many carbs from maltodextrin as protein. Down a bottle of ABB Mass Recovery (35 g protein, 60 g carbs).

If you're aiming to drop fat, you need a whey isolate that's low in carbs. Reach for a bottle of Nature's Best Zero Carb IsoPure (40 g protein, 0 g carbs).

CARDIO-TRAINING MEAL REPLACEMENTS

If you're on the treadmill for endurance, you need high carbs and a little bit of protein. Bite into a good old-fashioned Power Bar (10 g protein, 45 g carbs).

If you're sweating to get ripped, you need plenty of amino acids and no carbs. Try Optimum Nutrition Superior Amino 2222 Tabs. For shredded results, take 3-6 tablets with at least 8 ounces of water.

If you want to maintain mass, you need an equal mix of protein and carbs. Grab a serving of VPX Nitronx mixed with water (47 g protein, 38 g carbs).

# posted by Medical Information : 3:24 AM